The Future of Democracy in the UK: Public Attitudes and Policy Options

This seminar gathers leading figures from Westminster, together with an expert on public attitudes and members of the project team, to explore the findings of the final report of the Democracy in the UK after Brexit project. Over the past two years, a Constitution Unit team has been examining public attitudes to democracy in the UK. The project’s final report […]

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Organising to win on pay and jobs in the arts & culture sector (London)

The meetings aims to bring people together across the Arts & Culture sector in London & South East to discuss some common problems we face and what we might do to address them, including the: impact of Covid cost of living crisis threat posed by AI and how we might combat them SAG-AFTRA strike in the US We pleased to […]

BE A COUNCILLOR: NOVEMBER

Change “somebody should do something about that…” into “I’ve decided to be that somebody.” We are inviting all women in England interested in local politics to join our Be a Councillor workshop. Hear from inspirational women in local politics to discover if becoming a councillor is right for you and how to get there, whilst building a supportive community. For […]

The People’s Powerhouse This Is the North Convention 2023 – Preston

This exciting two-day event will take place on 29th and 30th November across multiple venues in Preston, and promises to bring together thought leaders, activists, and change-makers from across the North to discuss, learn, and embolden the power of citizens at a local and regional level. This Is the North Convention is a platform for individuals and organizations committed to creating positive […]

DISABLED WOMEN IN POLITICS NETWORK

In partnership with our friends at Centenary Action Group and the Disability Policy Centre, we currently run a bi-monthly roundtable for d/Deaf and Disabled women and those with long term health conditions who are active in politics and activism to come together, share experience and learnings and support us in developing a programme of support for the next generation of […]

ONLINE & ONSITE PANEL: Lessons of the 2022-2023 Trade Union Offensive

Our panel is set to deliberate on the latest surge in industrial militancy - its origins and impact - , examining challenges and opportnities in organising and sustaining collective action. The discussion will delve into the lessons gleaned from recent experiences and outline the strategic steps forward, especially in the face of escalating legal assaults on trade union freedoms. We […]

World Aids Day

Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people living with HIV. More than 35 million people have died as a result, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Many people still don’t know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for people living with the condition. People living […]

Campaign update: wrapping up the year – 2023 (online)

2023 has been an important year for the #Labour4PR campaign. We've seen probably the biggest grassroots effort influence the National Policy Forum in Labour's history. We've seen the party formally adopt its party programme in preparation for the general election. And we've seen that policy - for the first time - include damning criticism of First Past the Post. Join […]

Climate & ecological emergency annual meeting

The Climate & ecological emergency annual meeting will be on Thursday, 7 December 2023, Venue and timings The conference will be online using Zoom from 11am - 4pm. REGISTER HERE  Registration deadline - Thursday 30 November Nominations - The deadline for submission of nominations is 5pm, Thursday, 23 November.